The goals of the 2009 Rural Health Symposium revolve around Collaboration, Recruitment, and Development of Open Dialogue amongst Central Interior communities and government agencies.
The objective is to bring communities of BC’s Interior together to discuss and brainstorm health care models and potential solutions as it relates to long term quality health care in rural and remote communities.
The final outcome of the symposium is to establish how communities can join together in common recruitment practices, develop partnerships that serve as a unified voice when advocating on behalf of rural and remote communities in a productive, creative and cooperative manner when engaging in dialogue with government and Interior Health.
The program below has been established with the primary theme being collaboration and partnerships. This is a draft program provided for information purposes. The conference organizers reserve the right to make changes to the conference program as it might be necessary.
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Welcome to Clearwater, BC! |
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3.00–5.00pm |
Early Registration – Clearwater Secondary School |
5.00–6.00pm |
Tour of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital
Please confirm your space on registration form |
6.30 pm |
Registration – Clearwater Secondary School |
7.00– 9.00 pm |
Welome Reception – Clearwater Secondary School
Greetings from Clearwater Mayor, John Harwood;
Key Note Speaker: Mr. Lex. Baas, Director, Population Health, IHA
— Topic: Building Ladders: Health is a Community Affair |
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Friday, March 27, 2009 |
Clearwater Secondary School
The f ocus of the first day is in addressing the realities of the situation in a proactive manner. There is no intention to white wash the issues but to objectively assess and share information that provides an honest look at what rural and remote BC communities are facing in terms of present day and future health care needs. By assessing the realities and sharing information, there is a foundation of common knowledge that can assist in building solution models. |
7.00am |
Registration Desk Opens – Clearwater Secondary School |
7.00–8.15am |
Continental Breakfast – Clearwater Secondary School |
8.30–8.55am |
Welcome!
Marion Barschel, Host of CBC Day Break to MC the Day
Blessing: First Nations
Opening Remarks and Greetings: Mayor John Harwood Clearwater
Honorable Kevin Krueger, MLA
Murray Ramsden CEO, Interior Health |
8.55–10.25am |
Plenary Panel – IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?
— The Current Realities of Rural Health Care
Panel Participants:
Andrew Neuner Chief Operating Officer, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap, Health Services, IHA
Dr. Robert F. Woollard MD, CCFP, FCFP, University of British Columbia
Dr. Granger Avery Executive Director, Rural Coordination Centre of BC;
Co-chair, Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issue
Dr. Douglas H. Blackman Senior Deputy Registrar,
College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Dr. John Soles North / West Representative of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada
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10.25–10.45am |
Break |
10.45–11.45am |
Guest Speaker — Honorable George Abbott Minister of Health Services
followed by Questions and Answers |
11.45am–12.20pm |
Murray Ramsden CEO Interior Health — Topic: COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS |
12.25–1.25pm |
Lunch |
1.30–2.45pm |
Plenary Panel — Topic: NEW FRONTIERS IN HEALTH CARE
Panel Participants:
Tracy Christianson Clinical Placement Coordinator,
Thompson Rivers University
Tom Fulton Chief Nursing Officer & Leader,
Professional Practice & Quality Improvement, IHA
Cathy Stashyn Leader Physician Recruitment, IHA
Mal Griffin Chief Information Officer, IHA
Dr. George Eisler CEO, BC Academic Health Council
Kathy Copeman-Stewart Program Manager,
Interprofessional Rural Program of BC
Karen Omelchuk Rural Response Team
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2.45–3.00pm |
Break |
3.00–4.15pm |
WORKSHOP SESSIONS
1. Community Action: Recruitment & Retention in Communities
— Jan Goode Health Match BC;
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Cathy Stashyn Leader of Physician Recruitment, IHA;
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Shelley Sim District of Clearwater
2. Grow Your Own Doctor — Dr. Mary Johnston MD
3. The Many Faces of Health Care: Building Successful Relationships
— Dr. Robert F. Woollard MD, CCFP, FCFP, University of British Columbia
4. How to Collaborate & Not Compete With Your Neighbors
— Don Manson Coordinator, Community Development Institute, UNBC
5. Education: Essential Elements to the New Frontier
— Dr, George Eisler CEO BC Academic Health Council
— Kathy Copeman-Stewart Interprofessional Rural Program of BC
6. The Futurist: Using Tele-Health Technologies to Support Rural Health Care Professionals and Health Care Delivery
— Mal Griffin Chief Information Officer, IHA
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| 4.15–4.30pm |
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Education and the Rural Connection |
4.30–5.00pm |
Community Stories —
Comments and True Stories from Our Rural and Remote Communities, What Are Our Challenges? |
5.00pm |
Closing Comments |
6.00pm |
Doors Open, Evening Dinner (Cash Bar Open) — Dress Code: Casual and Comfortable |
| 6.00pm |
Dinner & Jazz |
7.00–10.00pm |
Evening Entertainment and Dancing with Roots & Blues and Cover Classics — THE SERIOUS DOGS |
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Saturday, March 28, 2009 |
Clearwater Secondary School
The focus of today is forming new community partnerships that act as a unified voice to constructively collaborate for the future. New initiatives and ideas are imperative for community success. Communities need to take positive action that produces solid results that restores confidence to the citizens of British Columbia.
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7.15–8.15am |
Continental Breakfast – Clearwater Secondary School |
8.30–9.15am |
Plenary Panel— Topic: FORMING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE FUTURE
Panel Participants:
Andrew Neuner Chief Operating Officer,
Thompson Cariboo Shuswap, Health Services, IHA
Greg Toma Chief Operating Officer, Thompson Nicola Regional District
Jack Keogh Executive Director, Yellowhead Community Services Society
Ian McKnight BSc, Med Student
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9.15–9.45am |
Guest Speaker— Topic: SUSTAINABILITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
The Impact on Community Economics
— Don Manson Coordinator, Community Development Institute, UNBC
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9.45–10.00am |
Break |
10.00–11.15am |
WORKSHOP SESSIONS
1. Community Action: Recruitment & Retention in Communities
— Jan Goode Health Match BC /
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Shelley Sim District of Clearwater
2. Grow Your Own Doctor — Dr. Mary Johnston MD
3. The Many Faces of Health Care: Building Successful Relationships
— Dr. Robert F. Woollard MD, CCFP, FCFP, University of British Columbia
4. How to Collaborate & Not Compete With Your Neighbors
— Don Manson Coordinator, Community Development Institute, UNBC
5. Education: Essential Elements to the New Frontier
— Dr. George Eisler CEO BC Academic Health Council
— Kathy Copeman-Stewart Interprofessional Rural Program of BC
6. The Futurist: Using Tele-Health Technologies to Support Rural Health Care Professionals and Health Care Delivery
— Mal Griffin Chief Information Officer, IHA |
11.15–11.30am |
Break |
11.30am–12.30pm |
Plenary Panel — Topic: HEART OF THE MATTER
– Where Do We Go From Here? Common & Shared Solutions
Speakers:
John Mabbott Executive Director Health Match BC
Dr. Robert F. Woollard MD, CCFP, FCFP, University of British Columbia
Dr. Ronald Lindstrom Health Services Consultant, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia
Dr. Mary Johnston MD
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12.45–1.00pm |
Wrap Up — Closing Comments and Summaries from Participants
/ Thank you & Safe Travels – Mayor Harwood |
1.00–2.00pm |
Tour of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital
Please confirm your space on registration form |
